Employment Law

An employee reports harassment at work. Days later, a schedule change arrives or a promotion disappears. When the timing feels deliberate, the law may offer protection. Federal law prohibits employer retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the...

Walking into work should not feel unbearable. Yet for some employees, harassment, discrimination, retaliation or other serious workplace problems can make staying on the job feel impossible. When working conditions become sufficiently intolerable, the law may...

You told your employer about a disability and asked for help. Your employer denied the request. That denial can be disorienting – especially when federal law gives employees the right to request changes like modified schedules or remote work. Understanding your...

A Minnesota Paid Leave denial can create stress when an employee needs time away because of a serious health condition or to care for a family member. The Minnesota Paid Leave program may deny a claim because of an eligibility issue or missing information. An...

Yes, even if someone says they were just joking, comments they made in the workplace can still constitute sexual harassment. In fact, claiming that "it was just a joke" is one of the most common excuses given when sexual harassment allegations are raised. The person...

You have put in the work. Then, a promotion you were well-positioned for goes to someone else, right as your pregnancy becomes known. It’s a difficult moment, and it’s reasonable to investigate whether unlawful discrimination is at play. Pregnancy cannot legally...

Pregnancy brings enough challenges on its own. Facing unfair treatment at work on top of that can feel overwhelming, and in Minnesota, it may also be illegal. State law goes further than federal protections in several important ways, and knowing where the line falls...

Employees have many rights related to their work conditions, some of which have to do with how they’re treated by employers. Within federal labor laws, there are specific things that workers are allowed to do. These protected activities include things like taking...

Minnesota is an at-will employment state. Either party in an employment arrangement can theoretically terminate the relationship without notice or explanation. Employers can fire workers without explaining why or providing advance notice. Workers can walk off in the...

Pregnancy can change daily life. It can also change how work feels. Some workers worry that a warning or firing happened because they are pregnant. Employers often say they acted because of job performance. In Minnesota, the law draws a clear line between these two...